Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand
massive. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams.
Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers.
Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many states.
They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest
"Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics.
Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules.

At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges
entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.

Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a common set of rules.

First standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified.
As a result in England formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield".

It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.

1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However,
from current this standard different. Now shoot penalties from
point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.

Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors.
Many athletes felt that certain teams give players salary.
At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players
have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe.

As a result game started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.

Standard norms clothing did not exist. Football Players required to
wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without
numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.

Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and
other players.